The Honorary Consulate of Botswana in Vienna is run by honorary consul Dipl. Ing. Dr. Harald Meixner and is a local point of contact for Botswana citizens and for business and cultural links in Austria. Passports and visas are handled by the Botswana Embassy in Geneva.
Contact Details
| Address | Linke Wienzeile 4, 1060 Wien, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 1 587 96 16 |
| Fax | +43 1 587 34 32 |
| meixner@meixner.com | |
| Head of Mission | Dipl. Ing. Dr. Harald Meixner, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | All of Austria |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on public holidays. Please confirm before you visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Linke Wienzeile 4, 1060 Vienna.
- When it is open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 09:00 to 13:00.
What does the honorary consul in Vienna do?
Botswana is represented in Austria by honorary consul Dipl. Ing. Dr. Harald Meixner, in office since 1990. Public hours: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 09:00 to 13:00. The quickest way to reach the office: call +43 1 587 96 16 and e-mail meixner@meixner.com.
Which Botswana office issues passports and visas?
Travel tip: Austrian citizens need no visa for Botswana and must travel with a passport. For passports, visas and civil status documents, Botswana citizens contact the Botswana Embassy at Allée David-Morse 10, 1202 Geneva.
Botswana missions in Austria
- Geneva – Embassy of Botswana (also responsible for Austria)
- Vienna – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Botswana in Vienna
Where do I renew my Botswana passport if I live near Vienna?
The Botswana Embassy in Geneva handles Botswana passports; the honorary consulate does not issue them.
How can I reach the Vienna honorary consulate of Botswana?
By phone on +43 1 587 96 16 or by e-mail to meixner@meixner.com.
Which federal states belong to the Vienna honorary consulate of Botswana?
all of Austria.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – directory of consular representations, BMEIA travel information. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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